ESPN X Games Skateboarding for PS2 hits retail shelves

KONAMI BRINGS GAMERS ALL THE
SKATEBOARDING EXCITEMENT OF THE X GAMES IN ESPN X GAMES SKATEBOARDING

The First PlayStation 2
Skateboarding Game To Deliver The Real X Games Feel

REDWOOD CITY, CA – Aug. 14, 2001 –
Entrance into this year’s ESPN X Games may already be out of reach for most
skaters, but they can still take part in the awesome X-perience. Konami has
developed the ultimate in skateboarding titles with ESPN X Games Skateboarding
for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. ESPN X Games Skateboarding
for the PlayStation 2 nose-grinds into stores on Tuesday, August 14, just days
before the actual X Games commence in Philadelphia, PA., for the suggested
retail price of $49.99. ESPN X Games Skateboarding is the first game available
for the PlayStation 2 and the only PS2 skateboarding game that features
legendary skater Bob Burnquist.

ESPN X Games Skateboarding allows
gamers to play as one of eight different pro riders, including Bob Burnquist. Go
big to win X Games gold or take to the streets and master hidden tricks on three
challenging street courses or take a break from reality in the game’s three
mind-blowing fantasy levels. In order to capture ESPN X Games gold, gamers will
thrash it out on real courses re-created in stunning graphic detail from last
year’s X Games event in San Francisco with the assistance of several pro riders.

ESPN X Games Skateboarding allows
gamers to grab their decks and go for the gold with these awesome features:

• Grind rails and hit ramps all over
the park course or by going huge in the half pipe in amazing re-creations from
the 2000 X Games in San Francisco.

• Unlock secret stages, hidden
characters and special skateboards by completing the various challenges in
Arcade mode.

• Three action stages in a variety
of locations including New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles enable riders to
maneuver around cars, grind on handrails and perform sick tricks in detailed
urban settings.

• Choose from three detailed fantasy
levels that put riders on incredible courses including a resplendent cruise
ship, a museum with plenty of prehistoric inspiration and awe-inspiring ancient
ruins.

• Still trying to get insane air?
Try the practice mode, with an interactive tutorial for tricks and combinations
including advice from the pros.

• Utilize the game’s two player
split screen mode to go head-to-head for an in-your-face demonstration of
skills.

• Choose any one of 64 authentic
skateboards and adjust your settings for different speed and handling
characteristics.

• Featuring over 12 high-intensity
tunes from artists such as Linkin Park, New Found Glory, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and
more.

Konami is putting a multi-million
dollar marketing push behind ESPN X Games Skateboarding, including television,
print and online advertising campaigns featuring Bob Burnquist, as well as
taking part in the X Games Challenge during this year’s X Games. The X Games
will be held in Philadelphia, PA., attracting the top talent in action sports
ranging from skateboarding to BMX riding to in-line skating. Last year’s X Games
in San Francisco, CA., drew crowds of 200,000 over the course of the games. The
X Games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN 2 and ABC.

Visit ESPN The Games on the internet
at http://www.espnthegames.com to learn more about this game.

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brand, Konami’s consumer titles include Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and
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Konami Corporation., a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan.

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